Glenveagh – The Garden Trail

Glenveagh - The Garden Trail -

Length: 1km (This is a looped walk)
Time: 1hr
Terrain: Gravel pathway

Following a well-marked route the trail offers visitors a full tour of the features of the gardens. Started around 1890 by Cornelia Adair and embellished in the 1960’s and 1970’s by Henry Mc Ilhenny the garden offers great contrast with the surrounding landscape. Features include an extensive collection of exotic trees and shrubs, an important collection of garden ornaments, a colourful walled garden and a number of locations where the visitor can relax and enjoy the natural environment. The castle and garden book gives a full account of the features encountered. The garden trail takes an hour to complete and is accessible to wheelchairs although steep in one or two places. Looped Walk Start Location: (Grid Ref: C 019210 )